Why choose a handmade piece of jewelry?

Accessories are what always give the final touch to our look. All jewelry highlights our features, adds to our image, and helps us showcase the beautiful side of ourselves on every occasion. However, handmade jewelry is more than just simple jewelry. Behind every design lie many hours of inspiration, processing, dedication, and most importantly, the love of the creator. But why are they an ideal choice for a gift to a friend as well as for yourself? In this blog, we gather all the reasons that make buying a handmade jewel unique!
Handmade jewelry can even be considered a trademark of your personality!
Each handmade jewel has its own story
By choosing a handmade piece you become part of the creator's story. And what do we mean by that? Usually, each jewel is an inspiration trying to send us a message (e.g., good luck, dynamism, freedom, self-confidence, modesty, love for music, etc.). Many times, lovers of handmade jewelry connect uniquely with the jewelry they wear, taking into account the original thought of the artist who designed it. Surely you have met someone who told you “I wear it because it brings me good luck,” maybe it’s not so random after all!
Mass-produced jewelry; What is it?
It is important to know that handmade jewelry is exactly what the components of the word define - made by hand. But what does this mean practically? It means that their production is extremely limited compared to mass-produced jewelry because each one requires more time and attention.
That is; attention to detail! This is also the reason why handmade rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces rarely have flaws or defects.
The importance of materials
In mass production jewelry factories, it is certainly difficult to constantly control the quality of all raw materials used in each piece. This sometimes results in unwanted side effects due to possible mixing of another metal (e.g., rust). The materials used in the making of handmade jewelry are very carefully selected to meet quality production criteria.
Quality that stands out
Small-scale production allows artisans to monitor and control the jewelry throughout its creation. Both the designer and the makers love each piece very much, are proud of it, and primarily want the result to satisfy themselves. This is also why they never let any lower-quality jewelry bearing their name be sold.
One of Kind
If you love to always stand out with your choices wherever you are, then you definitely should keep adding handmade jewelry to your collection! Think simply: a machine “cuts and sews” always the same way. On the other hand, if you choose a handmade jewel, even if it is part of a series - collection of jewelry, it can never be 100% identical to another, precisely because it is made by hand. Thus, you ensure that you will always stand out in your own unique way.
Your money never goes to waste
When you choose jewelry from a large company, it is difficult to know exactly where your money goes and whom you help with your purchase as a consumer. On the other hand, buying a handmade jewel is an investment closely connected to the life of an artist and their collaborators.
Both the creator of the design and the artisans needed to realize each piece dedicate themselves to it with great passion, aiming for a quality result, and with the money they receive from each purchase, they make a living. So, buying a handmade jewel, we can say in a sense that we do the good deed of the day, since with our money we ensure the quality of life of some other people...
Now that you know the reasons that make a handmade jewel stand out, do not hesitate for your next purchase to be one of these! Remember that although the piece you choose may be a little more expensive than a mass-produced design, with your purchase you will definitely enjoy high quality, while also helping an artist’s team continue to add unique designs to their collection.
Emmanuela and our workshop are here for you to find the jewel you are looking for. Emmanuela jewelry is 100% handmade from tested and very carefully selected materials and is addressed to both men and women. In our online store, you can find earrings, bracelets, pins, rings, necklaces, pendants, wedding crowns, decorative items for the carafe, the ceremony glass, and also for the bombonieres. Do not hesitate, just take a look by clicking here!
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